How to Remove a Wine Stain

What is the problem?

The solution

Blot dry → dampen carefully with cool water → extract with the right chemical (1 €/tab) → let it dry fully.

How does it work?

1. Blot with a clean cloth from the edges toward the centre — don't rub.
2. Remove the remaining liquid with several dry layers until the cloth stays nearly clean.
3. Dab a small amount of cool water, then blot dry again — avoid soaking it.
4. Avoid hot water, bleach and nail polish remover — they fix the pigment.
5. If a mark remains, extract with the Puzzi 10/1 within 24–48 hours, working a wider circle than the visible stain.

Why Puzzis.lt?

Why red wine is so stubborn

Wine contains tannins and anthocyanins — natural pigment that soaks into fibres within minutes. The longer the liquid sits on the surface, the deeper it travels into the foam or backing, so speed matters more than any single household trick.

White wine looks harmless, but sugar and acids leave a sticky residue that attracts dust and becomes visible days later as a yellowed outline.

When home care is enough, when to book Puzzi

A fresh, small stain on a fabric sofa often clears up after careful blotting and one extraction cycle. A larger stain, an old mark, or light expensive fabric — plan a Puzzi 10/1 rental right away rather than experimenting for days.

Rental costs 15 €/day or 25 € for the weekend, chemical 1 €/tab, deposit 50 € refundable. Pick up at Šumsko g. 308, Vilnius or order delivery from 12 €.

Practical tips

• Blot, don't rub — this matters more than the chemical you use.
• Cool water only, never hot.
• An old wine stain sometimes needs two extraction cycles with drying time in between.

Which tool fits?

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